Lead - Information Security/ SOC

Overview

Chi Networks, a Chicago-headquartered IT company with a strong presence in India, is seeking a dynamic and results-driven enthusiastic and skilled Information Security / SOC Intern (24x7 Operations) to join our growing team in New Delhi.  This is a full-time position for recent graduates who are passionate about technology and eager to kickstart their careers in a dynamic IT environment.  You will work alongside experienced professionals, gaining hands-on experience in various domains such as managed services, cloud computing and network/security operations.  You will be supporting Indian and US clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Level 3 escalations within the Security Operations Center (SOC)
• Perform advanced threat hunting, malware analysis and incident response
• Conduct and manage vulnerability assessments, VAPT and risk mitigation plans
• Drive continuous improvement in EDR/ XDR, SIEM, DLP, network and endpoint security posture
• Fine-tune, optimize and maintain all deployed security tools and platforms
• Actively monitor and respond to zero-day vulnerabilities, high-risk threats and outages
• Collaborate with IT, DevOps and business teams to identify and remediate security risks
• Evaluate and test new security technologies; lead PoCs and demonstrations for internal and external stakeholders
• Work with customers for tool demo, POC setup and post-sales support engagements
• Ensure compliance with industry frameworks including MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF, SOC2 and ISO27001:2022
• Conduct security audits, prepare documentation, reports and evidence for regulatory requirements
• Create and maintain detailed documentation of security processes, procedures and tool configurations
• Recommend improvements to enhance security posture and ensure policy adherence across the organization
• Monitor and analyze network traffic, logs and security alerts for suspicious activities
• Respond to security incidents by investigating, containing and remediating issues
• Collaborate with IT teams to implement corrective actions following security incidents
• Ensure that vulnerabilities are properly prioritized and remediated in a timely manner
• Conduct security risk assessments to identify and address potential threats to the organization's information assets
• Design, implement and maintain security infrastructure, tools and processes
• Enforce best practices for secure software development, secure network architecture and data protection
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure security is integrated into all stages of the development lifecycle
• Conduct employee training and awareness programs related to information security
• Keep employees updated on current phishing scams, social engineering tactics and other security threats
• Create and maintain all documentation for security policies, procedures and incident reports
• Report on security incidents, trends and metrics to leadership

Requirements

Qualifications

• Education:  Bachelor's degree (BCA/ B.E./ B.Tech.) or Master's degree (MCA/ MBA) from a recognized university
• Certification in cyber-security is preferred
• Basic understanding of networks, firewalls, OS and security concepts
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Communication:  Excellent verbal and written English communication skills are a must
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Location & Additional Details

• Job Type:  Full-time, on-site
• Work from Home options not available
• Location:  New Delhi, India
• Mandatory:  Candidates must be based in Delhi-NCR for this position. Please do not apply if you have to relocate